Ben Randall

Hello, my name is Ben Randall, and I am majoring in Computer Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. I’ve always been fascinated by how hardware and software interact to create intelligent systems, which led me to focus on embedded systems and electronics design.

My goal is to become an embedded systems engineer working on robotics and space technologies that advance sustainability and innovation. I want to design systems that bridge the gap between electrical and computer engineering—combining precision hardware with adaptive, intelligent software. One day, I hope to lead a research team developing next-generation photonic or autonomous systems that make a real-world impact.

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (August 2022 – Present)
• UMass Dartmouth College of Engineering Dean’s List (Multiple Semesters)
• High School Diploma from Norwood High School (Graduated 2022)

• President of the IDEA Club, where I help lead projects like a 3D filament recycler and solar tracker.
• IEEE Providence Section Student Ambassador, representing student engineers at conferences and events.
• Awarded multiple Dean’s List honors for academic excellence.

Hobbies

• Building circuits and programming microcontrollers (Tiva C, ATmega, ESP32, FPGA).
• Designing embedded projects like digital clocks, vending machine controllers, and solar tracking systems.
• Playing guitar, gaming, and watching Formula 1.
• Experimenting with 3D printing and mechanical prototyping.

I’m deeply into both technology and space—if I’m not coding or soldering, I’m probably watching rocket launches or working on a project that involves sensors and motors. I can probably identify a resistor value faster than I can pick a movie to watch.

Growing up, I was always curious about how things worked—I would take apart old electronics just to figure out what each part did. That curiosity became a passion for problem-solving and innovation. Through projects like the filament recycler and solar tracker, I’m learning how to integrate mechanical design, electronics, and programming—skills that will define my career as an engineer.